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CCM Ribcor Trigger 9 Pro vs HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE

Ribcor Trigger 9 Pro
CCM$429.99
Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE
HockeyStickMan$179.99
AI Breakdown

At a glance

The Trigger 9 Pro is noticeably lighter and has a much wider flex selection, but the Blackout is way more affordable and still hits the elite category. If weight and refined CCM engineering matter to you, you pay for it; if budget is the priority and you shoot 70 flex or under, the Blackout is hard to ignore.

The numbers

Weight
345g55g lighter
400g
Price
CA$430
CA$180CA$250 cheaper
Curves
2 options
2 options
Kick point
Low
Low

Pick the CCM Ribcor Trigger 9 Pro

  • You want the lightest, most dialed-in low kick release available
  • You need flex options between 75 and 85
  • You play at a high level and can justify the premium price

Pick the HockeyStickMan Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE

  • You want an elite-category stick at less than half the price
  • You shoot 50 or 70 flex and a P28 or W28 curve works for you
  • You like the Pavel Barber connection or want a backup stick without breaking the bank

CCM

Ribcor Trigger 9 Pro

HockeyStickMan

Pro Blackout (Extra Lite) - Pavel Barber LE

Price
$429.99
$179.99
Brand
CCM
HockeyStickMan
Year
2024
2025
Category
Elite
Elite
Flex options
70, 75, 80, 85
50, 70
Kick point
Low
Low
Blade patterns
P29, P28
P28, W28
Shaft shape
Round
N/A
Construction
One-piece
N/A
Material
ACU-Flex carbon fibre
18K Carbon Layup
Weight
345g
400g
Level
Senior
Senior
Position
Forward
N/A

New to flex? See our hockey stick flex guide.

Comparing curves across brands? See our hockey stick curve chart.

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